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Cop probe into 'abhorrent' Sydney school abuse claims welcomed by NSW minister
Mark Saunokonoko
50 mins ago
NSW Minister of Education Rob Stokes has embraced a police strike force which will investigate historic claims of teachers systematically grooming teen students for sex at three Sydney high schools.
Explosive allegations about the unethical and potentially criminal sexual relationships between teachers and students have emerged in The Teacher's Pet, a podcast investigation by The Australian.
The latest episode detailed claims a female teacher had engaged in group sex with young male students, some who have since battled ongoing mental and emotional trauma.
"I am horrified at the abuse that has been reported at northern beaches high schools in the 1980s," Mr Stokes told nine.com.au.
"I welcome the formation of Strike Force Southwood to investigate any evidence from former students or anyone else in the community with information about criminal matters from that period."
Mr Stokes said he encouraged anyone with information to contact NSW Police and Strike Force Southwood.
When contacted by nine.com.au, a NSW Department of Education spokesperson called the allegations, if true, "abhorrent crimes".